7th Grade Spring Semester:
  • Shurley 7
  • TCAP testing
  • Descriptive/Narrative/ Creative Writing

    • Journals:
  • Expository Writing
    • Writing a character sketch
    • Writing a Comparison/Contrast Essay
    • Writing a Cause/Effect Essay
  • Persuasive Writing
  • Hero Project (Research Paper)


TA Barron's definition of a hero:
"A hero is someone who, when faced with a tough challenge, reaches down inside and finds the courage, strength and wisdom to triumph."
"For a hero, what counts is character."
"A hero does something truly important, regardless of whether anyone ever notices."
"Heroism, then, is about character. The qualities a person carries down inside."

Our class definition of a hero:
A hero is someone who inspires others and is selfless and who does what's right no matter what other people think or do; does not look for any recognition or anything in return.